A quick response can mean the difference between life and death in the case of a stroke. Lifeline, the leading provider of Personal Response Services, ensures that older adults living at home receive immediate assistance in the case of a stroke or other medical emergency.

Pratt Regional Medical Center provides seniors throughout the community the Lifeline service, giving them immediate assistance 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

“There are approximately 140 people in our service area who are currently using the Lifeline services,” PRMC Guest Services and Volunteer Coordinator said. “By simply pressing an attractive waterproof button that can be worn either around the neck or wrist, help can be summoned at anytime of day or night. All calls are answered by caring monitors who are extensively trained in a variety of topics related to the aging process.”

Since 1992, Pratt Regional Medical Center has helped many seniors over the years live with confidence and independence in their own homes.

Lifeline Systems, Personal Response Service, was founded in 1974 by a husband-and-wife team of gerontologists - Drs. Andrew S. and Susan Dibner. Today, including Pratt Regional Medical Center the company supports over 2,500 partners and more than 350,000 elders from its Massachusetts operations.

If you would like to learn more about the Lifeline service call Francie Hattabaugh at (620) 450-1429.

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